Oli sworn in as Nepal Prime Minister again; retains previous
Mr. Oli will now have to take a vote of confidence at the House within 30 days
Civilian Fighters Killed; Shootouts Continue Amid Martial Law in
The mountainous town of Mindat has become the scene of intensive shootouts between heavily-armed military and out-gunned
Myanmar People Fleeing Conflict Wont Be Pushed Back by Thailand
Thailand tells UN envoy it will do everything possible to ensure that the situation in Myanmar moves in the right direction.
China says U.S. ignoring Palestinians' plight by blocking UN meet
China on Friday accused the United States of ignoring the suffering of muslims, after Washington blocked a scheduled UN
Coup Leader Brought Myanmar to Its Knees to Sustain a Failed
He shattered the country and forever disgraced the military to get his hands on the reins of political power, but how long
Taliban and Afghan forces declare Eid holiday ceasefire as violence
The U.S. welcomed the move which has taken place for previous Islamic holidays and called on the Taliban to go further
On Eid holiday, Ragunan Zoo receives 2,460 visitors
The Ragunan Wildlife Park in South Jakarta welcomed 2,460 visitors the day after Eid Al-Fitr on Friday. The figure was based
Electric vehicle uptake to lower current account deficit: DEN
The increased uptake of electric vehicles will lower the consumption of fuel oil, thereby reducing Indonesia's current
Hong Kong Convention Ambassadors team up to make city the place to
Over 100 distinguished leaders of business and professional bodies in Hong Kong have joined forces with the Hong Kong Tourism
Five districts in four provinces ravaged by flooding, landslides:
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) confirmed that floods and landslides struck five districts in Indonesia's
Fighting Between KIA and Junta Forces Intensifies in northern
Regime launches airstrikes as three-day battle for control of a vital road in Kachin State continues. The post Fighting
UNSC's tangible actions crucial to stem violence against
Indonesia urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take concrete action against mounting tensions and violence
Magnitude-7.2 quake rattles West Nias, North Sumatra
An earthquake of 7.2 magnitude rocked West Nias District, North Sumatra Province, on Friday, with the tremor being felt in
BP2MI forecasts 5.3 million of nine million migrant workers illegal
The Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection Agency (BP2MI) has projected that some 5.3 million out of the nine million
Not entered Gaza Strip: Israeli army contradicts earlier statement
Israeli planes and troops on the ground are carrying out an attack in the Gaza Strip, the army said in a brief message
Family Says Myanmar Junta Fabricating Weapons Case Against Shan
Two protesters aged 17 and 20 detained by regime forces after a protest in Muse were beaten and falsely accused of possessing
Prambanan Temple placed in yellow zone reopens to public
PT Borobudur, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko Tourism Parks company reopened the PrambananTemple and Ratu BokoPalace during the Eid
Indonesia provides oxygen concentrators to India to battle pandemic
The Indonesian government offered humanitarian aid to India through the provision of 200 oxygen concentrators to help it
Calls for post-Covid 'revolution' in building air quality
Top experts in how diseases spread are calling for massive improvements to the air in buildings
Armed Revolution Spreads in Myanmars Central Regions and on Chin
We are resisting because we have faith, said a resident of Mindat, where local fighters are defying the regimes artillery,
Myanmar Junta Frees Detained Japanese Journalist
Yuki Kitazumi was taken to Yangon International Airport on Friday morning; he had been detained since April 18 after being
Israel pounds Gaza as conflict intensifies, stops short of ground
Israel bombarded Gaza with artillery and air strikes on Friday in response to a new barrage of rocket fire from the Hamas-run
Covid crisis grips crowded Kolkata
Kolkata, one of the most densely-populated cities in India, hasn't escaped the Covid-19 surge
Israel says its troops have entered Gaza Strip
Israeli planes and troops on the ground are carrying out an attack in the Gaza Strip, the army said in a brief message
India Covid: How law stops NGOs distributing essential aid
NGOs tell BBC Newsnight they're unable to send oxygen concentrators to people who need them
Herd of 18 Indian elephants die when forest struck by lightning
The elephants' bodies were found by villagers in the Kandoli protected forest reserve
Be wary of Chinese warships entering Indonesian waters: MP
House member Sukamta reminded the government, particularly the Defense Ministry, Defense Forces (TNI), Strategic Intelligence
Over 8.91 million Indonesians fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The number of Indonesians receiving their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine rose by 11,292 on Thursday, taking the tally
Covid-19 | U.S. allows fully vaccinated people to forgo masks
The CDC guidance still calls for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless
Oli reappointed as Nepal PM as Opposition fails to prove majority
Tamils war memorial in Sri Lankas Mullaitivu found vandalised
Height of indecency, says TNA in a statement
Formation of alternative govt not possible, says Nepali Congress
Myanmars Junta Sentences Four More to Prison for Incitement
Headmistress, reporter, student leader and NLD member sentenced to years in prison for defying the military regime. The post
ChinTeenager Killed as Myanmar Regime Bombards Resistance Town
The use of artillery on civilian targets has led to talk of possible genocide being committed against the ethnic Chin
Governor Anies wears Batik sash to demonstrate sympathy for
As a mark of sympathy for the Palestinians' fight against Israeli colonialism, Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan wore a
Mumbai local trains news: BIG update for daily passengers
The Maharashtra government has announced that it has decided to extend the ongoing stringent lockdown-type restrictions
Myanmar Regime Wants to Welcome Back Chinese Tourists
Despite the turmoil caused by the juntas coup and the COVID-19 pandemic, the regime is pushing ahead with plans to bring back
Student Tortured to Death After Myanmar Junta Forces Raid Mandalay
Ko Zin Ko Tun was among a group of six young people arrested when hundreds of troops descended on Talokmyo following an
Myanmar Junta Arrests Former NLD Lawmakers From Rakhine State
In recent days, a number of NLD politicians from Rakhine State have been detained by the military regime. The post Myanmar
Myanmar Writer and Family Detained by Junta
Writer Hnin Pan Eain, her husband and son were seized by the security forces at their home in a nighttime raid. The post
Myanmar Junta Forces Detain Dozens of Civilians in Village Raid
Up to 100 villagers are reported to have been arrested after the clash in Mandalay Region. The post Myanmar Junta Forces
UN Panel Calls on Intl Business Community to Take Stand on Myanmar
Experts from the UN working group on business and human rights warned companies they risk becoming complicit in crimes if
Safeguard beloved people from COVID-19 transmission: Health
The genuine victory on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr this year is shielding beloved people from the spread of COVID-19,
India lauds Indonesia for assistance in tackling COVID-19 spike
India has applauded Indonesia for its aid extended to tackle the spike in the number of COVID-19 cases during the second wave
Jakarta Governor Baswedan suspends open house during Eid al-Fitr
Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan confirmed to have suspended the open house during Eid al-Fitr in the wake of the COVID-19
Nepal hospitals stop admitting Covid-19 patients due to scarcity of
Foreign envoys wish Indonesian Muslims a happy, peaceful Eid al-
Several foreign envoys in Jakarta, in their video greetings, wished Indonesian Muslims a happy and peaceful Eid al-Fitr, as
President, First Lady perform Eid prayers in Bogor Palace's yard
President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana performed Eid al-Fitr prayers in the yard of the Main Building of the Bogor
Thousand Jakartans perform Eid al-Fitr prayer at Al Azhar Mosque
Some one thousand Muslims partook in the Eid al-Fitr prayer in the yard of Al Azhar Grand Mosque, one of the iconic houses of
Baswedan performs Eid al-Fitr prayer at home under COVID-19
Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer in the backyard of his house in the Lebak Bulus neighborhood
Make Eid al-Fitr a momentum to combat COVID-19: Marsudi
Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi urged the people at large in Indonesia and Indonesian communities abroad to make the Eid al-
Nepals main opposition party to stake claim to form government
Vaccine program: Over 13.6 million get COVID jabs in first phase
As many as 13,678,323 of the 40,349,049 Indonesians targeted under the first phase of the national immunization program have
Antonio Guterres appoints Martin Griffiths as UN humanitarian chief
The UN chief said said Mr. Griffiths will continue to serve as the UN's top envoy for Yemen until a transition has been
Republicans oust Trump critic from leadership
Liz Cheney refused to embrace false claim that Democrats stole 2020 poll
China delivers half a million vaccines to Bangladesh
China on Wednesday gave half a million Covid-19 vaccine doses to Bangladesh, in Beijing's latest move to fill the gap left by
Myanmar Military-Owned Brewers Sales Halved as Boycott Bites
According to the militarys venture partner Kirin, Q1 sales plunged by 46% on-year at Myanmar Brewery, which is among junta-
Indias Economy Begins to Feel Pandemic Second Wave Pinch
Just as the Indian economy was beginning to show signs of recovery following last years disastrous downturn, a second COVID-
Education in Pakistan Amid COVID-19: A Test Case for Policymakers
Schools systems have faced an unprecedented crises in the past year
Bangladesh rebuffs China on Quad warning
As a sovereign country, Bangladesh will determine the course of its foreign policy in the interest of its people, says
Myanmar Villagers Detained After Overnight Battle with Junta Troops
Myingyan Township villagers held off hundreds of regime soldiers for hours using largely homemade arms. The post Myanmar
Myanmar Junta Looks to Replace Striking University Staff
Senior academics are refusing to work under the military regime and say recruitment attempts will fail. The post Myanmar
Eid al-Fitr offers momentum to bolster country's solidarity:
Eid al-Fitr offers the right momentum to fortify the nations solidarity by helping one another, especially during the COVID-
Video calls forecast to dominate internet traffic during Eid al-
Cellular operator XL Axiata has projected video call service to account for most traffic on the internet during the Eid al-
National economic growth is on right track: Kadin
National economic growth is already on the right track and is headed towards positive growth, according to Deputy Chairman of
Myanmar Junta Troops Shoot Dead Mentally Ill Man in Sagaing Region
More than 20 soldiers fired upon the man, who was in an agitated state due to gunfire in his village, despite his parents
Myanmar Junta Thugs Beat and Arrest Mandalay Protesters
Some 30 protesters including women teachers were detained during the crackdown on an anti-regime demonstration. The post
Tamu Defense Force Kills at Least 15 Myanmar Junta Troops
The civilian resistance group on the Indian border says it killed five soldiers in clashes on Tuesday night and another 10 on
Ministry confirms 121,026 prisoners granted Eid al-Fitr sentence
A total of 121,026 prisoners nationwide have received remissions as part of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, with 550 of them
Police thwart international syndicate's attempt to traffic 310-kg
The Central Jakarta Police managed to avert an illicit drug trade allegedly involving Middle East and African syndicates and
Iran state TV says Ahmadinejad will run in presidential race
Broadcast footage showed Ahmadinejad marching accompanied by supporters to a registration center at the Interior Ministry
World leaders must condemn Israel army's violence on Palestinians:
Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Deputy Chairperson Buya Anwar Abbas has appealed to leaders worldwide to condemn and halt the
Examining the Implications of Thailands New Draft Law on NGOs
Thai authorities should intensify dialogue with all stakeholders to increase awareness of a draft law requiring NGOs to
Covid-19: Maldives tightens curfew, bans India tourists
Residents of Male, the capital, are now required to stay indoors from 4pm, until 4am and visas for tourists from India and
PON Papua will be held on schedule, sports minister assures
Youth and Sports Minister Zainudin Amali has assured that the National Sports Week (PON) will be held as scheduled in Papua
Nepal records highest single-day deaths related to coronavirus; aid
Nepal's devastating Covid-19 outbreak showed no signs of abating on Tuesday as the country recorded its highest single-day
Meeting online won't dilute essence of silaturahmi: task force
Shifting silaturahmi, the Eid al-Fitr tradition of visiting neighbors and relatives to maintain social bonds, to virtual
'We decide our foreign policy': Bangladesh reacts to Chinese
Bangladesh has reacted strongly to Chinese warning over Dhaka's possible participation in the US-led Quad alliance. We're an
In Military-Ruled Myanmar, Political Detainees Mark 100 Days Behind
From Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to elected lawmakers to civil servants to anti-regime protesters, nearly 4,000 are still being
Karen Armed Group Leader Condemned for Backing Talks With Junta
Political problem needs to be solved through the political means, which is negotiation, Karen National Union chairman said
Myanmar Civilian Fighters Kill Three Junta Soldiers During Shootout
The firefights began Tuesday afternoon and continued into the evening, forcing hundreds of villagers to flee their homes. The
Myanmars Failed Mutinies in History
Since independence there have been several failed military rebellions, giving little encouragement to those hoping a mutiny
Indonesian Muslims must learn from Tengku Zulkarnain's work: Amin
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has urged Indonesian Muslims to learn from the good deeds of well-respected Muslim preacher
EU-India Summit 2021: Pushing Ahead With the 4 Cs
COVID-19, commerce, connectivity, and climate dominated the May 8 summit
Migrant workers' Taiwan placement to resume after COVID-19 cases
The Ministry of Manpower intends to reopen the placement program for Indonesian migrant workers, particularly to Taiwan, once
Police need time to crush Papuan separatists: senior official
Indonesian police will need time to hunt down Papuan separatist terrorists owing to their knowledge of the terrains where
Respecting ban on exodus contributes to stemming spread of COVID-19
People that complied with the government's appeal to not go on a homecoming exodus and not conduct face-to-face meetings
100 Days Since Myanmars Coup: Looming Economic Collapse, Poverty
The Irrawaddy charts how the February coup has economically devastated the country in just over three months. The post 100
March retail sales up 6.1%: BI survey
Bank Indonesias Retail Sales Survey (SPE) has indicated an increase in monthly retail sales in March this year compared to
Myanmar Regime Troops Killed in Guerilla Attacks by Civilian
Civilian resistance forces ambushed a military convoy and killed three junta soldiers. The post Myanmar Regime Troops Killed